Sherri Francois

Sherri Francois is an experienced media producer turned social impact executive, currently serving as the Chief Impact Officer at SoLa Impact, a real estate firm that strives to improve the lives of its tenants and the communities it serves in South Los Angeles. With a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, Sherri brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Sherri is also the Executive Director and President of the Board of SoLa's non-profit affiliate, The SoLa I CAN Foundation. Under her leadership, the foundation has launched impactful educational programs for underprivileged youth in the local community. In addition, she is leading the development of South LA's first technology and esports learning center, designed to inspire the next generation of tech entrepreneurs in South Los Angeles. Sherri's work experience includes supervising and executive producing various TV news programs, including roles at Channel One News, CNN, NBC, and MTV. Her combination of media and social impact backgrounds provide her with a unique skill set that allows her to innovate and drive meaningful change in the communities she serves.